Installing Double Skin & Insulation
Grant Tier 2 – Course Code GET3019
Basic knowledge of cladding beneficial but not essential | Duration: 6 hours over 2 days
Course Scope
- PPE.
- Using the correct hand and power tools.
- Interpreting plans, specifications, drawings.
- Selecting materials.
- Installingcladding systems.
- Installing roof lights.
- Spacer systems.
- Insulation.
- Breather membranes.
- Vapour control.
- Sealants and fillers.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and use appropriate PPE for the task or activity.
- Identify and safely use hand tools for the task or activity.
- Identify and safely use power tools for the task or activity.
- Interpret sources of information for the task or activity.
- Select size and quality of materials from drawings and schedules using required formulas and calculations.
- Select correct materials, components and fixings associated with the task or activity.
- Explain how to install sheeting and cladding systems.
- Demonstrate how to install sheeting and cladding to built up systems, insulated board systems and composite panel systems.
- Demonstrate how to install insulation systems.
- Demonstrate how to check quality of work.
- Explain the purpose of spacer systems.
- Explain the purpose and use of insulation.
- Explain the purpose and use of breather membranes.
- Explain the purpose and use of vapour control layer and air barrier.
- Explain the purpose and use of sealants.
- Explain the purpose and use of fillers.